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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.52 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.52 and 103.26 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.52 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.52 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.52 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 41,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150.43/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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